Febrifuge: Herbs To Reduce Fever

Also called antipyretic: Herbs that reduce fever are useful in a wide range of conditions including colds and flu
and viral infections. Hot herbal teas should be given in good amounts, and a tepid herbal bath can cool the body as well. Catnip and Peppermint are good examples of safe, fever reducing herbs.

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